Gerald D. Thatcher, 85, of Lima, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Mercy Health in Lima. He was born November 12, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of Chester W. and Ruth M. (Klinger) Thatcher, who both preceded him in death. On April 1, 1956, he married the former Esther Price, […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 2:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Byron D. “Barney” Krugh of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born December 26, 1931, in York Township, a son of F. Paul and Lillian N. (Towers) Krugh, who both preceded him in death. He married the former Bette Vaske, who passed away April 3, 2010. He is survived by […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 2:49 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Submitted information DEFIANCE — Van Wert High School boys swimmers enjoyed a sweep at Ayersville on Tuesday, with the girls winning 58-33 and the boys winning 72-33. Van Wert earned first place finishes in every event except three. Swimmers placing first in individual events included: Jamie Burenga, Gracie Mull, Tyra McClain, Gage Wannemacher and Jayden […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports SPENCERVILLE — Lincolnview wrestlers split a tri-match with Spencerville and Paulding on Tuesday, defeating Paulding 36-21 and falling to the Bearcats 61-18. Results: 126 – Joe Sawyer 1-1132 – Tristan Taylor 1-1138 – Dylan Hensley 1-1145 – Asher Hubble 0-2152 – Jaden Hubble 1-1160 – Dylan Bowyer 2-0195 – Tyler Ulrey […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 4:48 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Tonight’s Van Wert at Ottawa-Glandorf girls’ basketball game has been postponed, along with tomorrow night’s Ottawa-Glandorf at Van Wert boys’ game. Make-up dates have yet to be determined.
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 4:47 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Van Wert City Board of Education members took care of a number of housekeeping items during their reorganizational meeting, including electing new officers and setting meeting dates and times, while also being honored by the district administration and various schools as part of School Board Recognition Month. Board President Anthony Adams […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 12:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent writer Lincolnview teachers and support staff will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, February 5, and the follow-up vaccinations on Friday, March 5. That was the word from Lincolnview Superintendent Jeff Snyder during Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting. He also said paperwork has been distributed to employees and he […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 12:47 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-5th District) provided the following statement: “On January 6, I watched with horror as mob violence overtook the United States Capitol and American lives were lost. It was the darkest day during my time in Congress; there isn’t a close second. We mourn the loss of Capitol Police officers […]
POSTED: 01/14/21 at 12:38 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A total of 11 people were arraigned on grand jury indictments handed down on Friday in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Sonny Metzger, 46, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to one count each of involuntary manslaughter, a felony of the first degree; corrupting another with drugs and complicity, each a […]
POSTED: 01/13/21 at 1:22 pm. FILED UNDER: News
The employees of Alexander & Bebout Inc. and Kitchens, Inc. held their 13th annual food drive in conjunction with A & B’s Christmas party. Employees collected 188 food items during the drive, while games played at the drive-thru Christmas party netted a $380 contribution to the United Methodist Co-operative Ministries Food Bank, in addition to […]
POSTED: 01/12/21 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Business